Health Report 1-22-10

Patriot Staff

Friday

Jan 22, 2010 at 2:00 AM

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Shingles vaccination at Rite Aid

The Rite Aid Pharmacy at 520 West Main St. in Hyannis will host a shingles vaccine clinic Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other Cape locations, with the same hours, are 130 Route 6A in Orleans, also on Jan. 27, and 711 Main St. in Dennisport Feb. 16. Pre-registration is required; call 508-725-9211 (Hyannis), 508-255-5931 (Orleans), or 508-398-5097 (Dennisport). There is a fee for this service.

Falmouth Hospital Medical Oncology at the Mashpee Health Center, 5 Industrial Drive, will host “Look Good … Feel Better,” a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Event is 10 a.m. to noon

Jan. 25. Registration required at 508-897-4339.

RHCI to offer aquatic physical therapy

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands is partnering with Mayflower Place Retirement Community, 579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, to offer aquatic physical therapy to people on the Mid-Cape beginning Jan. 25. Specialists from RHCI will offer physical therapy utilizing Mayflower’s therapeutic pool and

whirlpool. For more information or appointments call 508-771-1300.

Blood drive

Cape Cod Hospital and Hyannis Elks are co-sponsoring a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Hyannis Elks Lodge, 852 Bearses Way, Hyannis. All donations will benefit patients at Cape Cod and

Falmouth Hospitals. For an appointment call 508-862-5273.

Heart health seminar

Holistic Cardiology Learning Center of Cape Cod, 923 Route 6A (Sunflower Marketplace), Yarmouthport, will hold a free seminar at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, “Exploring the Cholesterol Myth,” to help attendees learn how to evaluate their own risk of heart attack and hear about ways of reducing risk through lifestyle changes and natural means. Seminar is conducted by Kristine L. Soly, M.D. For more information on this and other

programs at the Center, call 508-362-5925.

VNA Hospice Bereavement Support

The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice is offering a free six-session family bereavement support program, “Heart to Heart,” now under way every other Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through March 29. Next meeting – Feb. 1. Meetings at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. Info

at 508-957-7716.

Chokesaver course

The American Red Cross, Cape & Islands Chapter, will offer a Chokesaver Training course, 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 1 at the Chapter House, 286 South St., Hyannis. Certification will be valid for one year. $30. Call 508-775-1540.

Support Program offers program

The Family Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands will hold an 8-week support group called “The Journey of the Long Good-bye,” for caregivers who are in need of a supportive environment. Sessions will begin Feb. 2 and run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $15 fee covers course materials. For more information or to reserve a space, call 508-394-4630, x 451.

“Memories” exhibit at Cahoon

The Cahoon Museum, Route 28, Cotuit, will host a special exhibition, “Memories,” featuring new and recent works by 50 Cape Cod artists exploring the joy and poignancy of memories, Feb. 2 through March 14. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands. For more information call 508-428-7581.

Beacon Hospice offering

Beacon Hospice, 259 Willow St., Yarmouthport, partnering with the Eastham Senior Center, will offer “Healing Hands,” a caregivers support and information group for families, friends and professional caregivers, to be facilitated by Jackie Powers, Beacon Hospice bereavement coordinator. The group will meet 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays for six weeks, beginning Feb. 12. Pre-registration required: 508-778-1622.

VNA offers volunteer training program

The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice is now offering a volunteer training program to men and women who are interested in providing support to patients receiving end-of-life care, as well as support to their caregivers. For more information on becoming a hospice volunteer and participating in upcoming training, call Gayle Johnson at 508-957-7709.

Easter Seals fundraiser at Friendly’s

Friendly Ice Cream Corp. is running its 29th annual Cones for Kids campaign through Feb. 13, to benefit Easter Seals summer camp and youth leadership programs for children and young adults with disabilities. Customers who make a donation receive five Valentine’s Day cards, redeemable for Kid Cones, plus a discount coupon. The campaign has raised nearly $26 million since its inception in 1981, including $680,000 in 2009 alone.

Individual and group grief support groups

The Grief Support and Referral Center of Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod provides individual and group counseling for needs surrounding grief, transition and loss. Current groups include “Spousal Loss Group,” “Adult Parental Loss,” “Young Widows,” “Brown Bag Bereavement Lunch,” “Transforming Grief Through the Mind/Body Connection” and “Adults Living Through Grief.” New groups form regularly; most insurance is accepted and no one is turned away for inability to pay. The center’s Hyannis office is at 765 Attucks Lane. For information on all programs call coordinator Ann Geagan at 508-957-0268.

Rehabilitation Hospital offerings

RHCI hosts Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meetings every Sunday 9:30 to 11 a.m. AA meets Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A support group addressing issues of early onset Alzheimer’s meets the fourth Monday of each month, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A fibromyalgia support group meets the fourth Thursday of the month, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A stroke support group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The VNA Mobile Health Link Van will be at RHCI the first Monday of every month, noon to 4:30 p.m. for free health screenings. The aphasia support group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. The MS Support Group meets the third Sunday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m. A mild brain injury and aneurysm support group meets the third Saturday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. Hearing screenings are held the second Wednesday of each month by appointment (508-833-4141). Call 508-833-4000 for details on these and other programs. RHCI is located at 311 Service Road, East Sandwich.

Mending Our Hearts bereavement support

A bereavement support group for those dealing with grief is held by Beacon Hospice’s bereavement field coordinator, Jackie Powers, at various times throughout the month. Registration is required, but there is no charge. Call 508-778-1622 or e-mail jpowers@beaconhospice.com.

Health assistance for veterans

Community Health Center of Cape Cod will offer insurance enrollment assistance for veterans on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Falmouth Service Center, 611 Gifford St. Joan Dowd will provide employment and housing assistance as well. Episodic medical services for veterans, even those not enrolled in the veterans health benefits program, are provided by appointment at the health center’s 107 Commercial St. location in Mashpee by appointment. Call 508-477-7090, ext. 155.

Organ transplant awareness group

Dare To Be Alive Foundation, Inc. holds a meeting the third Tuesday of each month at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis at 7 p.m. the meeting is open to all individuals. Call 508-398-1260.

Marijuana help with anonymous group

Marijuana Anonymous holds a weekly meeting on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 100 North St., Hyannis. All are welcome and the event is free. Call Mary at 508-775-7989.

Overcoming ostomy problems

The VNA of Cape Cod will hold free ostomy clinics. The clinics will include a one-hour visit with a wound, ostomy and continence nurse. Prior approval from a doctor is required. Clinics are held second and fourth Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon at VNA of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134 in South Dennis. For an appointment, call 508-957-7476.

Mended Hearts meets at CCH

Members of the Mended Hearts group meet every third Thursday at 4 p.m. at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis to discuss heart disease and share experiences. Those with heart disease and members of their family are welcome. Contact Tim Crane at 508-896-2560 or club President Pat Boris at 508-896-5941 or go to www.capecodmendedhearts.com.

Get connected

Community Connections, 127 White’s Path in South Yarmouth and Summerfield Park in Mashpee, provides comprehensive services to help people with disabilities lead active lives. Call 800-308-1321, ext. 130.

Help for the hard of hearing

Members of Self Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH) meet the last Saturday of the month at the CORD building on Bassett Lane in Hyannis. A social hour begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. meeting and a speaker. Annual membership dues are $10.

Self-help for sight loss monthly

A sight loss self-help support group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable on Route 6A.

American Red Cross keeps kids, adults healthy

The American Red Cross Cape and Islands Chapter offers unique online training tools for first aid, CPR and AED and other areas, followed by a short skills session and certification at the Hyannis Chapter House, 286 South Street. Call 508-775-1540, ext. 12 for class info, or visit www.capecodandislandsredcross.org.

VNA offerings

The Visiting Nurses Association, in conjunction with the Massachusetts chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, offers Young at Heart/PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) at 13 Cape locations. A low-cost fee and a doctor’s approval are required for participation. For more information on location or registration, or to observe a class, call 877-267-7700.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice has a volunteer training program for those wishing to learn how to care for patients and families receiving end-of-life care. For more information on becoming a volunteer, call Eileen Urquhart, hospice volunteer coordinator, at 508-957-7718.

The VNA offers free glucose, cholesterol and prostate screening services for uninsured and underinsured low-income men ages 50 and older, or age 40 and older with family history of prostate cancer. Call 800-631-3900, ext. 7629.

Center for Breastfeeding offers help for moms

The Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Rd. in East Sandwich, offers classes for moms and children all year long. Free lactation counseling and pump and supplies use are also available.

For class times, prices or more information, call 1-888-890-2229 or 508-888-7794.

Support group in Yarmouth

A changes and loss support group meets at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road in South Yarmouth, at 11 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month.

Caregiver support in Barnstable

Caregivers for seniors are invited to attend a support meeting at Barnstable Senior Center, Route 28 in Hyannis, every other Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. To register, call Elder Services at 508-394-4630 ext. 240.

HIV/AIDS testing, counseling

The Cape Cod Free Clinic & Community Health Center offers free, confidential testing for HIV and AIDS at its Falmouth and Mashpee offices. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 508-540-2949.

Independence House hosts support groups

Independence House in Hyannis sponsors a seeking safety support group at the office in Falmouth Hospital on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; a children’s empowerment group on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the office in Hyannis; and a self-esteem focus group on Thursdays at the Hyannis office at 5:30 p.m. Call 508-771-6507.

Get health tips

Cape Cod Healthcare’s Center For Health Education offers a variety of classes in health and wellness. To register, call 877-729-7200 or go to www.capecodhealth.org.

Driver Rehabilitation Program

Those whose driving ability has been compromised by illness, injury or normal aging are invited to take part in the roadSMART Driver Rehabilitation Program being offered through the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands in East Sandwich. Call 508-833-4000.

Behavioral Health Services of Cape Cod Healthcare, has a telephone line (888-986-4BHS) for information on comprehensive mental health services. The service offers help for those dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other concerns.

Diabetes support in Dennis

The Dennis Council on Aging offers a diabetes support group the first two Wednesdays of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Dennis Senior Center, 1045 Route 134 in South Dennis. No registration is required.

Parkinson’s exercise class

The Dennis Council on Aging sponsors a one-hour program featuring various gentle exercises to help strengthen the upper and lower extremities, including the core muscles, for the purpose of enhancing flexibility and balance for people with Parkinson’s. Classes are Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. Call 508-385-5067.

Cancer support in Mashpee

Cape Cod Healthcare offers a Living With Cancer education support group that meets Tuesdays at the Mashpee Health Center, 5 Industrial Rd. Call 508-539-6215.

Support group for smokers

The Dennis Free at Last Group, a support group for smokers who want to quit, meets Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse on School Street.

Alzheimer’s services at county

The Barnstable County Alzheimer’s Collaborative offers a program called Safe Return for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Call 508-375-6043 for information or to register a loved one.

Support on bipolar disorder

A support group for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Falmouth Hospital in the Faxon 2 basement from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 508-548-5300.

The Health section welcomes news of programs in Barnstable and surrounding towns, as well as achievements and events. Send your news to The Barnstable Patriot, ATT: Health, PO Box 1208, Hyannis MA 02601; or by fax to 508-790-3997, marked HEALTH; or to listings@barnstablepatriot.com

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